dangerous tree?

Question

there is a tree at the bottom of my garden which looks ready to fall.the trees were there when the houses were built 40 or 50 years ago and i am not sure who is responsible for them. it is definately not on my property by may be on the neighbours or even the neighbours beyond that. if the tree falls onto my property who is responsible and will my insurance or the responsible persons insurance pay for any damage and removal

Answer 1

It will become your responsibility and the insurance will not pay out you need to get it seen to now might be cheaper to go and see your neighbours and see if you can all shear the cost

Answer 2

Where the trunk is, that's who's got responsibility. If the trunk is not in your garden, it's not your tree. But you are allowed to cut back any branches that hang over your garden as long as you chuck all the cuttings back over the fence, because they are legally the property of the person who owns the tree. If the tree damages your property you will have to make a claim on your own insurance.

Answer 3

If the tree is not on your property, it's not your responsibility. I think that I'd contact the neighbors and attempt to see who actually "owns" it (if it's on their property - they own it). Why not talk with them and all of you put a couple bucks together and split the removal cost? When it falls, if it's close enough to them, it could impact them, and not you, or vice-versa. This would work assuming that everyone get's along. If you don't get along, then just wait for it to fall and hope that it does no damage to you (and get ready for the "he said - she said" regarding who actually owns it, and whose insurance company will pay for damages and removal). If you know that it's a problem, why not address it now and simply split the removal costs??

Answer 4

The tree owner will be responsible, either through his/her home owner's liability, or by cash, but you may have to initiate a civil suit if any damage occurs.
The base or trunk of the tree on the owner's property indicates the owner.
Any limbs that extend onto your property can legally be severed by you.

Answer 5

the tree is the responsibility of whom ever's land it is on.
it is very hard to prove that it is unsafe.and can prove to be an expensive process trying.
yes your insurance should cover it. but confirm this with your insurance company.
in the uk if the tree fell and damaged your property, you claim off of your own insurance policy, not theirs.
from experience

Answer 6

ask your locail council office and they will give you the mane and address of the owner.

maybe by pruning some of the braches out will stop the tree from becoming dangerus and if the trees were there befor your house was built, then they will all have presevation orders on them, which means that you can not even prune them.

Answer 7

In maximum factors you would be allowed to diminish the roots and any branches that carry close over your assets. in spite of the fact that, you only isn't allowed to place the branches on the neighbor's assets. one ingredient i could do is deliver her a licensed letter advising her of this risky tree and asking her to shield the situation. this could shield you if the tree did injury to your place or construction she could be responsible for the wear and tear in case you teach via skill of the letter that she became conscious of the possibility from the tree.

Answer 8

Have you contacted you local "city" maintenance department? It might even be on public land? There is no doubt some government department to handle it. Ha ha. It may take a day on the phone, though

Answer 9

call a tree doctors they specialize in tree felling and removals etc

Answer 10

go and ask your local council for advice